LeRoy B. Cosby

Leroy B. Cosby, 91, died on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Facility in Lawrence, KS. He was proceed in death by his wife Mary Frances Cosby, to whom he was married for 67 years.

He is survived by his two daughters, Beverly Duffel and Linda Neutel (husband JR) and four grandchildren, Will Duffel, Ben Duffel, Clay Duffel and Marilee Neutel. Leroy graduated from Memphis State College with a Bachelor of Education. He served in the Army and was a WWII Veteran. He retired as a successful salesperson with Singer Sewing Machines, Memphis Furniture, was owner of Cosby Furniture located in Memphis, TN. , and sold residential real estate for Creye-Lieke as well built homes.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 9th from 1-2pm, with the service following at Memphis Funeral Home, 3700 N. Germantown Parkway in Bartlett. The family requests memorial gifts to be sent to Grace Hospice, 1420 Wakarusa Dr. #202, Lawrence, KS. 66049.